The address on the invitation was a courtyard built against a hillside. It looked quite luxurious.
By the time Fu Qian arrived, it was almost time for the event listed on the invitation.
Facing the guards' watchful stares, Fu Qian took out the invitation and handed it over.
And almost instantly, the guards' attitude did a complete 180. They ushered Fu Qian inside with the utmost respect.
That was an over-the-top reaction. There shouldn't have been any need for it.
It seemed that although the guards were ordinary people, they knew what kind of gathering this was. In the presence of an extraordinary being, they felt a natural sense of reverence.
Fu Qian made a quiet judgment.
It was rather amusing, really. A gathering of extraordinary beings, guarded by a bunch of ordinary people.
Following the guards' directions, Fu Qian soon arrived at a room.
He could tell he'd come fairly early. There weren't many people in the room yet, and most were chatting in small groups.
And sure enough, although everyone inside was dressed to the nines and the place looked no different from an ordinary cocktail party, at a glance, he could tell that every single person in the room was extraordinary.
The room was practically overflowing with the aura of the strong. It was a powerful sight!
"I'm glad you made the right choice."
Roland appeared silently beside him.
Compared to their last meeting, Roland had changed outfits again, dressed for the occasion.
"Many people haven't arrived yet, but I'm sure you can already sense that this gathering is different."
Roland seemed quite pleased that Fu Qian had arrived so early.
"I'll introduce you to everyone later, so they'll know we have another lucky new member."
"Before you introduce me like that, could you tell me what